10 Things First-time Homebuyers Want, but Don't Need

Both of these rooms have the ability to delight a few and intimidate many. If you aren't into plants and don't read much, then having a library or sunroom in your home is a little like growing an extra toe on your left foot. It's inconvenient and pretty useless.

You may adore activities that would make either of these rooms a wonderful indulgence, but when you move, don't expect most potential buyers to share your passions. To a degree, the same can be said for built-in bookshelves and those little, bump out greenhouse windows, too.

Sunrooms Aren't Such a Sunny Investment

A sunroom home addition only recoups about 50 percent of its cost when it comes time to sell. Go for a nursery or mother-in-law suite instead [source: Mullins].